Christmas is over and if you've indulged too much on the food and liquid amber it's time to turn your thoughts to the 4th race of the Sydney SUP Downwind Series. Maybe you can work a bit of that excess off. They say that on average you put on 800 grams over the festive season.
Our next race will be held this coming weekend (Jan 11-12) and once again will be held on the day that provides us with the best downwind conditions possible. Mark it on the diary and work on obtaining your "Leave Pass" from the boss.
Further details will be posted on Sea Breeze and the series Face Book page during the week.
Who will turn up this month? Tom Carroll for race 2 and Jimmy Spithill for race 3. Who's next? David Kissane?
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I'm there for sure John. Wind looking epic on Sunday
If the forecast eventuates then we are in for a awesome race, can't wait, I am in for sure.
Oh no, the forecast has changed, it is not going to be blowing dogs off chains anymore!
It's a few days out yet Anton. We never worry too muchat this stage. It was unusual that Sea breeze was so accurate 3 days out from last weekend. Decision will likely be made Thur pm or Fri am.
We're pleased to announce that O'Neill are sponsoring race 4 of the Sydney SUP Downwind Series. They are donating some great prizes for the event so get your entries in asap. O'Neill staff members and Athlete Brand Ambassadors will be paddling this weekend including SUP yoga expert Charlotte Piho.
NEED TO KNOW FOR THE O'NEILL RACE 4 OF THE SYDNEY SUP DOWNWIND SERIES.
Just a brief message on requirements for the weekend. All competitors will need the following items.
All competitors will need:
- An approved Type 2 PFD. A waist PFD does not count in NSW.
- A fluro vest or shirt - preferrably pink, yellow or orange.
- A leg rope.
NO PFD - NO RACE!!
NO FLURO TOP - NO RACE
NO LEGGIE - NO RACE
Entry is kept to a low $20 and an additional $15 for insurance if you are not a Paddle NSW member.
Race day, direction and timings will be notified in the next day or so when the weather patterns make up their minds.
THE O'NEILL RACE 4 of THE SYDNEY SUP DOWNWIND SERIES RACE CONFIRMATION.
Due to stronger winds being predicted for Saturday the call has been made to run the event at 2pm on Saturday afternoon.
Rego will be at Newport from 12 noon.
Briefing will be at 1:30pm with a start at 2pm.
Those who have already organised to transport their board on the trailer will need to have their board loaded at WindsurfnSnow before the trailer leaves at 11:45 sharp. We can't leave any later than this as we have to be at Newport for registrations.
All competitors will need:
- An approved Type 2 PFD. A waist PFD is not suitable.
- A fluro vest or shirt - preferrably pink, yellow or orange or red.
- A leg rope.
NO PFD - NO RACE!!
NO FLURO TOP - NO RACE
NO LEGGIE - NO RACE
Entry is kept to a low $20 and an additional $15 for insurance if you are not a Paddle NSW member. Please try to have correct $$$$
Please enter on line via the link on the series Face Book site..
Anyone booked on the board shuttle (it is full unfortunately) we will be leaving WindSurfnSnow at 11:45 sharp. Please allow enough time to organise your board on the trailer as we have to be at Newport to begin registering paddlers at 12 noon.
Anyone interested in getting together to do a car shuffle for tomorrow?? Or can help me out with extra car/board space available??
Please PM me or call me. Click "matkiter" at left for PM or to see my mobile number.
Stoked that O'Neill brand ambassador Charlotte Piho is officially a starter tomorrow.
Here's some more about Charlotte from www.workoutonwater.com/about/
CHARLOTTE DANZIEL PIHO ??? Director and Head Instructor
Charlotte is Sponsored By: ONEILL, NAISH, VONZIPPER, GSHOCK, F.T.W and FARKING!
Charlotte Piho has been called the ??? Queen of SUPYoga???, she is Australia???s Primary and only SUPYoga Accreditor/trainer and an International ambassador. She teaches yoga not only on the water but on the beach and specialises in ???Yoga for Surfers???. Charlotte is a member of Yoga Alliance and an Internationally Certified Yoga Teacher (YTT -200hour). She is one of the most talked about Paddleboarders in Australia and grown worldwide recognition for her beauty on the water and life changing Surf, SUP and SUPYOGA retreats. Featuring in newspapers and magazines and on every major Australian TV Channel, including Channel 9 Today Show, Channel 7 Sydney Weekender, Channel 7 Sunrise and Channel 10 ??? she is regarded as an expert in the sport. Her clients have included big wave surfing legend Gerry Lopez, Olympic Swimming Champions Geoff Huegill and Giann Rooney. Not your typical ocean athlete when not on the water she does Recovery training ??? clients include, Balmain West Tigers NRL, Penrith Panthers, Sydney Roosters, Australian Rugby Academy. For more info and pictures on Charlotte check out her blog or facebook page.
Looks like a lot of glamour and star power for Race 4. I hear that a few surf industry execs are starting to take notice of the series too which is just awesome.
How good are the conditions looking!!!!!!!!!!!
Other race directors should look at incorporating some waiting period flexibility into their races - I think Sam Williams Jonny Engel and the team are onto a winner...and the beers and BBQ at the finish (at WSS) are just icing on the cake 
Hi All,
Conditions looking good for today's event. We're still planning on a 2pm start. That should see us into the peak wind period. It's going to be a fun run with some nice little bumps.
Cheers OME
What an awesome race yesterday. Just enough wind and swell for some nice runs particularly off Long Reef. 36 paddlers all up. A big thank you to Sam Williams and Paul Matthews for all of their organisation during the week. Also thanks to O'Neill for the race sponsorship.
Photos are still to come.
Category winners and top 10
1. Dave Kissane
2 Mick Davis
3 Charles Domin
4 Mark Rennie
5 Andy Davies
6 Grant Hardiman
7 Dave Coward
8 John Engel
9 Evan Green
10 James Tibbett
12'6"
Brett Baber
Matt Barnett
Anthony Spanos
Womens
Tammy Montgommery
Fiona Guy
Charlotte Piho
40s
Mick Davis
Mark Rennie
Dave Coward
50s
John Engel
Kevin Long
Glenn Cochrann
Opens
David Kissane
Charles Domin
Andy Davies.
Thanks for running a great day out John.
Do you need my address to post the lucky door prize?
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Thanks for running a great day out John.
Do you need my address to post the lucky door prize?
Sorry mate - had to be there to collect. "Re draw, Redraw" they yelled I think nearly everyone at the BBQ walked away with something thanks to O'Neill.
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Thanks for the photos Suz, and the rest of the organising crew. Thanks also to O'Neill for their generosity - love my hybrid hoodie jacket.
Is anyone else having this rather unsettling recurring dream where you are being chased by a large swarm of red and white 14 foot SUPs - and no matter how fast you paddle you just can't get away from them....
Seriously, the new fanatics look great. Mick went great. Mark's DC also looked the goods - great race mate.
At least the top 5 were all on diff board brands - not a complete monopoly yet
Thanks for the photos Suz.
How is it - 4 races and nice downwind conditions for each of them
Throw in the 20 Beaches, which had the best conditions ever, and I think the sport is really coming of age in Sydney.
Great to see all the new faces as well sharing the stoke of downwind SUP racing
